The Daily Populous

Monday October 2nd, 2023 day edition

image for House GOP members seek to expel Matt Gaetz as he attempts to oust Kevin McCarthy: ‘No one can stand him’

Rep. Matt Gaetz’s GOP colleagues are looking to boot him as the firebrand Florida lawmaker leads a push to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Gaetz, who is rumored to be eyeing a run for Florida governor, brushed aside the threat, posting a “Game of Thrones” meme.

Gaetz has professed his innocence on the ethics probe, which is reportedly nearing its conclusion.

The investigation is said to center around allegations that include sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and potential public corruption.

Some House GOP members are seeking to expel Rep. Matt Gaetz over his attempt to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

McCarthy, in turn, has expressed confidence that he will prevail if a motion to oust him is presented.

Catalyzing Gaetz’s recent push to give McCarthy the boot is the recent spending patch McCarthy brought to the House floor Saturday to stave off a government shutdown. »

Couple dead after bear attack in Banff National Park, grizzly killed

Authored by cbc.ca

A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people in Banff National Park west of Sundre, Alta., on Friday night, Parks Canada says.

Only 14 per cent of grizzly bear attacks worldwide lead to fatalities, said Titchener, making this incident a rare occurrence.

WATCH | Bears are preparing to hibernate for winter: Grizzly bear attack kills couple in Banff National Park Duration 2:37 One man and one woman are dead after being mauled by a grizzly bear while hiking in a remote part of Banff National Park, west of Sundre, Alta., says Parks Canada. »

Man crashes vehicle into police station while blasting Guns N' Roses, police say

Authored by abc7.com

A New Jersey man is facing several charges after authorities say he intentionally crashed his vehicle into a police station --- all while blasting "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses.

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (KABC) -- A New Jersey man is facing several charges after authorities say he intentionally crashed his vehicle into a police station --- all while blasting "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses.

Police say earlier that day, Hargreaves intentionally crashed his SUV into the garage door of a home in Liberty Township. »

Russian lines stronger than West expected, admits British defence chief

Authored by thetimes.co.uk

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, chief of the defence staff, said a Ukraine victory depended on it being able to outlast Russia.

Russian defences in Ukraine have been stronger than the West anticipated, the head of the British armed forces has admitted.

The trip was an opportunity for Shapps to meet both President Zelensky and Rustem Umerov, the new Ukrainian defence secretary. »